2006 Audi Q7 vs. 2006 Cadillac STS
To start off, both 2006 Audi Q7 and 2006 Cadillac STS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS (320 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 Audi Q7. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi Q7.
Because 2006 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Cadillac STS (428 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi Q7. (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi Q7 | 2006 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Audi | Cadillac |
| Model | Q7 | STS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 428 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
